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  1. #1 Life after a GTP 
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    I starting to think about options for other daily driver cars besides my GTP.

    Aside from it being supercharged (love the whine it makes) I also love the elbow room and comfort of the car.

    I was wondering what other people have switched to and enjoyed as much as their GP.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rvnwlf View Post
    I starting to think about options for other daily driver cars besides my GTP.

    Aside from it being supercharged (love the whine it makes) I also love the elbow room and comfort of the car.

    I was wondering what other people have switched to and enjoyed as much as their GP.
    Love my 200s...and the Fusion Ecoboost...
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    I went to a 2wd lowered Sierra and now to a 4x4 Silverado.

    Gas mileage isnt a huge concern for me so thats why I went this way.

    Someday I'll get another car to motor around in to keep the miles off my truck.

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    As in the Chrysler 200s?

    How is that car in the snow?
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    Try pretty much anything with a Ford Ecoboost, I heard those can be pretty fun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rvnwlf View Post
    As in the Chrysler 200s?

    How is that car in the snow?
    I live on the east side of NC so no snow. But they do come in AWD...and set to sport mode they lock 60% of the power to the rear wheels meaning super snow drifting fun.
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    Get a Maxima with a 3.5L and a 6spd.
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    Audi A6.. Not looking back at all. It's a much better vehicle.
    I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.

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    G35 . Rwd and fun

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    Went to a Forte Koup, then to a Grand Am. Finally went back to a Grand Prix! Love it!!
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    I went with a 2003 Tahoe Z71, worlds better than the gp. Only things I miss are the blower sound and the hud.

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    I tell you what, I have had a 05 comp g gtp, my dd is my 01 gp with low miles and aresome visual mods. My g6 will blow my 01 out the park, and its close to the comp g, 3.5L, I like it alot, its similar to grand prixs.
    01 GP GT navy blue 70K miles and counting, dd. 17" 05 gtp wheels, 35% tint, 05 heated leather, smoked led tail lights, k+n filter, zzp catted downpipe, 2004 exhaust, roof rails, reptile tune 08 G6 GT coupe 95k miles, racekar. 2 alpine type x 12", two alpine pdx 600 amps, pioneer 8000nex head unit (GPS ), heated leather, autostart.
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    I will also say this, the gtos are really nice aswell.

    If i had the money, I would get a 2013 newest style impala, they look sick.
    01 GP GT navy blue 70K miles and counting, dd. 17" 05 gtp wheels, 35% tint, 05 heated leather, smoked led tail lights, k+n filter, zzp catted downpipe, 2004 exhaust, roof rails, reptile tune 08 G6 GT coupe 95k miles, racekar. 2 alpine type x 12", two alpine pdx 600 amps, pioneer 8000nex head unit (GPS ), heated leather, autostart.
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    I now drive a 2009 Cobalt SS Turbocharged. It's a 2 door 2 liter 4 cyl with a 5 speed manual transmission with a limited slip differential that gets up as good as my GXP. Makes 300+ wheel HP and way more torque. Also able to get over 34MPG if I don't drive like an idiot. The seats look nice with the vinyl trim and suede inside, but the GXP seats felt much nicer. Dash isn't as nice as the 04+ Grand Prix, but not as bad as everyone makes it out to be, especially with the Reprogramable Display (RPD).

    This platform is also supported by ZZP, as I have a 3" ZZP catless downpipe, intercooler, and charge pipes. As well as SSC springs I bought from ZZP.

    I love this car.

    Here's pictures a week after dropping on SSCs.













    ...I've also been thinking about rebadging this as a G5 GXP, since one was never made, the Cobalt is barely different than a G5, this is my first car that isn't a Pontiac, and because why not (other than this being an uncommon color for a SS/TC)
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    Turbo is the way to go. REDCRAPGP's Avatar
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    Don't rebadge it cmon its a cobalt. Thank god it's not yellow though! The white exterior and red interior looks good.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluemagic View Post
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    Settled lol. But AWD would be better in winter .
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    Been rocking a W211 E55 for 4 months now - no comparison aside from the GP getting better fuel mileage
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    Quote Originally Posted by 01Grand PrixGT View Post
    Settled lol. But AWD would be better in winter .
    if you can't drive a RWD car in winter you shouldn't be driving.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bio248 View Post
    if you can't drive a RWD car in winter you shouldn't be driving.
    I'm not saying it can't be done, but it's not ideal.
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